Victoria University of Wellington

The Bachelor of Environment and Society in Environmental Science (BEnvSoc) at Victoria University of Wellington helps you understand environmental change by combining scientific foundations with social, ethical, and policy perspectives. You’ll learn to analyse environmental problems, evaluate evidence, and apply your knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges. You’ll explore topics such as sustainability and environmental justice, including how Indigenous environmental knowledge can inform decision-making. The degree supports study across multiple scales—from local environmental management to global issues like climate change and inequality. Duration: 3 years (full-time) Credits: Typically 360 points (check current programme regulations) Delivery format: On-campus (confirm for your intake) Language of instruction: English Start dates: Refer to Victoria University of Wellington programme intake dates Tuition fees: Vary by student category and year (check current fee schedule) Application pathway: Apply through Victoria University of Wellington’s international admissions process English language requirement: IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo (minimum scores listed below) English test minimums (as listed in the record): - IELTS: 6.0 (overall) - TOEFL iBT: 80 (total) - PTE Academic: 50 (overall) - Duolingo English Test: 105 (overall) The BEnvSoc combines environmental science, quantitative skills, and environment-and-society perspectives. Course offerings can vary by year, so confirm the latest curriculum with the university. Typical structure (high level) - Core environmental science and Earth/biological foundations - Quantitative and data skills (including probability/decision modelling and data analysis) - Environment-and-society learning (sustainability, justice, governance, and knowledge systems) - Electives and/or a major pathway (depending on your study plan) Examples of courses listed in the record - Chemistry of Matter, Energy and the Environment - Our Dynamic Earth and Environment - Biology of Plants - Digital Worlds: Environmental and Social Insights Through Data Analysis - Probability and Decision Modelling Capstone / final-year work - The programme may include a capstone, research project, or advanced coursework in the final stage (confirm the exact requirement for your major and intake). Academic requirements - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, or - Three GCE Advanced Level passes at grade C, or equivalent qualification. English language requirements (minimums, as listed in the record) - IELTS (Academic): overall 6.0 - TOEFL iBT: 80 (total) - PTE Academic: 50 (overall) - Duolingo English Test: 105 Other requirements - You may be asked to demonstrate English proficiency if your prior study was not in English. - Submit required application documents via Victoria University of Wellington’s international admissions process (typically including academic transcripts and identification). Note: Specific intake dates, document requirements, and any additional programme-specific selection criteria should be confirmed on the university’s official programme page.

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After completing your studies in New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa, subject to meeting the requirements set by Immigration New Zealand.

• Eligibility: You must have completed a qualification at an approved New Zealand education provider and meet the visa criteria for post-study work.
• Duration: The work visa length depends on the level and length of your completed qualification. You should check the current Immigration New Zealand rules for the exact duration that applies to your degree.
• Conditions: You must continue to meet visa conditions while in New Zealand and apply within the required timeframe after course completion.
• Important: Rules can change, and additional criteria may apply (for example, study duration, attendance, and whether your qualification meets the definition used by Immigration New Zealand).

For the most accurate guidance for your situation, review the latest Immigration New Zealand information and the university’s international student advice for Victoria University of Wellington graduates.